It’s 2018. The conversation around mental illness within society is now present, prominent and closer to being completely accepted by all. But while the topic is one that can now be discussed openly, it is no longer portrayed in a light that I, personally, feel safe speaking in as a…

In many minority communities, depression, anxiety and mental illness are not often recognized as true struggles amongst individuals. While so much of our population around the globe faces a detrimental internal battle every single day, many minorities have had to overlook their own issues, which could be broken down to…

It's been awhile, but Put My Anxiety In Rice is officially back after a lengthy hiatus. After dealing with some personal matters, and feeling a bit low on the motivational side of things, a spark of passion finally came back into my system. For episode 4, I decided to address…

That sounds like the most self-deprecating shit ever, doesn't it? There's certainly a tone of depression in that statement, but the truth is, there's much more acceptance to it than anything. 2016 has been a whirlwind of a year for most of us, and that's been on all fronts whether…

It's been awhile since I've pulled back out the video camera and spoke some of my inner mental health thoughts, but I'm back with another episode of Put My Anxiety In Rice. I've been dealing with a lot of draining up's and down's in the past few weeks, and unfortunately,…

After a few delays, I'm back with my second episode of Put My Anxiety In Rice. I'm ecstatic about all of the amazing feedback from the debut episode, and I'm grateful for all of those who are supportive of being on this mental health journey with me. On this next…

For those who have read, peeped, or glimpsed at my site, it's easily become evident that aside from hip hop culture, mental health is extremely prominent in my life. Earlier this year, I shared my story of dealing with an anxiety disorder for a number of years now, and how…

The phrase “fake it until you make it” might be the best piece of advice a particular individual receives, but the biggest downfall another overhears. For most of those who partake in everyday social media, it’s easy to see those who are constantly posting about their life’s highs, their outstanding…

I know what you're probably thinking by the title. This is the story of another human being finding the light at the end of their depression tunnel through music, and being "brave enough" to write about it. Well, it is, but it also isn't. This article is going to go…